Journal article
Chlorthalidone versus hydrochlorothiazide for the treatment of hypertension in older adults: a population-based cohort study.
Abstract
BACKGROUND: Some evidence suggests that chlorthalidone may be superior to hydrochlorothiazide for the treatment of hypertension.
OBJECTIVE: To compare the effectiveness and safety of chlorthalidone and hydrochlorothiazide in older adults.
Authors
Dhalla IA; Gomes T; Yao Z; Nagge J; Persaud N; Hellings C; Mamdani MM; Juurlink DN
Journal
Annals of Internal Medicine, Vol. 158, No. 6, pp. 447–455
Publisher
American College of Physicians
Publication Date
March 19, 2013
DOI
10.7326/0003-4819-158-6-201303190-00004
ISSN
1056-8751